Humankind is actively shaping the world today. The geological impact of human activity is so pronounced it has changed the behavior of our planet. This is the epoch of the Anthropocene. Though the Anthropocene may appear to mark the moment humans have come to overpower nature, it is also an opportunity to rethink the most basic relationship between our buildings and ecology. Architecture should be considered a tool for redefining the complete cycle of building, from its most basic components to its operating systems.

The Nordic Pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia explores the relationship between nature and the built environment. Curated by architect Eero Lundén the exhibition, Another Generosity, forms an unique architectural experience. As an extension of the exhibition the Nordic pavilion is hosting a series of dialogues on architecture and nature.

Lundén Architecture Company was founded in 2008. The office engages with contemporary spatial challenges and focuses on proposing new ideas that envision the future of the built environment. The practice’s design approach is research-based, experimental and collaborative, involving leading experts and consultants from diverse professional fields.